Health concerns are nothing new to any parent, whether they have a child n a NYC Private School, public school, charter school or even homeschooled. The rising levels of obesity in our country are only now causing parents, school officials and communities to stand up, recognize the problem and start to act on it. There are many ways to combat the rise of obesity, and some of them are even becoming official rules.
As of this year, according to the NY Times, the Education Department has banned most bake sales in NYC schools and is now formally governing what can, and can’t be included in school vending machines. Of course, healthy eating guidelines have always been stressed, but actually making it a rule that needs to be enforced is something new. Private Schools do not fall under the governance of this new rule, however.
There are other ways to help keep our children healthier while they are at school.
The Right Meals: If your child’s school doesn’t have a healthy eating philosophy, don’t give up. While a number of schools have switched over from traditional chicken nuggets in favor of actual, flavorful and healthy meal choices, some are hard to follow. If that is the case, have your child pack a lunch at least twice a week with a healthy meal that they helped prepare.
The Right Programs: Many schools at the lower elementary levels are instituting new “mileage” programs where children are encouraged and rewarded for running laps around the playground and tracks during breaks and at recess time. The program has been very successful in many schools, raising awareness of a child’s need to actively take responsibility for their own lifestyle.
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